Medlem: mudslideslim

Happy Turkeyday old buddy, old pal;
love ya gobs n tonz n lots,
belva

postet av nannybebette kl. 6:57 pm (EST) den Nov 26, 2009

I was recently talking to a new Phd about books. She noticed a distinct tan-line on my arms and asked we what I did for a living. I said I was a carpenter, to which she replied "you know too mutch about books to be a carpenter" Go figure. I have no moral to this story. I just thought you'd be interested in hearing it.

postet av cbellia kl. 6:29 pm (EST) den Nov 17, 2009

Yeah, those Victorians were really something. Gotta love them! I saw Koontz's Frankenstein at the store the other day, but I didn't realize that there were three of them. May check that one out. Thanks.
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 8:32 pm (EST) den Oct 17, 2009

Sorry, sorry!~!
Forgot to wish you and Cynthia a very good weekend.
So---------have a good one buster!~!
hugs,
belva

postet av nannybebette kl. 11:37 am (EST) den Oct 17, 2009

Hi Slim,
Have you finished Dracula yet? I finally did (reading more than one book slows me down considerably). It started off so well and he certainly knows how to create an atmosphere, however, towards the end his habit of having his characters make such cloyingly sweet sentiments began to get on my nerves. I realize that this social commentary on the genders was very popular in the 19th century writers, but it grates on twenty-first century folk. JUST TELL THE STORY, BRAM! Oh well, it was still a first rate horror tale. Sorry, for the rant.
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 10:09 am (EST) den Oct 10, 2009

That sounds like a nice haul. You should have a nice winter reading all those books. Yes, I guess that Dracula is a little like Sherlock Holmes, but then Stoker and Doyle were writing about the same time. Librarything has been a blessing since I found it because it allows me to discuss my reading with like minded folks. People here do read, but not usually with the diversity that I do.
Talk with you soon.
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 10:47 pm (EST) den Oct 1, 2009

So, I see that your prowling led to a book feast. Lol. What else did you discover in the treasure boxes?
Yes, what I found surprising was that the writing style in Dracula was so modern and easy to read. That was something that I didn't remember. However, what hasn't changed is that it can still give me nightmares. I'm going to have to be careful about reading too much at night. *chuckling*
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 12:40 am (EST) den Sep 30, 2009

Darn! And here I thought that I was being so quiet, but the porridge thing....that wasn't me. I only eat oatmeal in that line (smiling) so you must have other visitors. I've put away a few books since I spoke to you last and I am currently rereading Dracula for Halloween. I'd forgotten that it was such a well-written book. I'm really enjoying it.
I dropped by Belva's library and left a note. I feel so very bad for her and the family.
Thanks for the friend invite, it comes from someone who is also just right.
Happy reading!
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 3:22 pm (EST) den Sep 29, 2009

Hi Slim. Yes, I know what you mean about Goliad. The Alamo feels the same way to me. Ft Griffin was a U.S. military fort and I don't think they saw much action there so the feeling isn't the same there.
Right now I am reading The Devil's Company by David Liss, an early reviewer book that I won. Not bad. Take care. I am back to work today.
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 6:19 am (EST) den Sep 7, 2009

Hi Slim!
I thought that I would hop by an check out your site for some new reads. How have things been with you lately?
I just returned last night from a trip to Colorado with my sister. We had a great time and stopped by Ft Griffin near Albany, Texas for a walking tour of the reconstructed site. There is still work being done so it isn't complete, but still interesting. And of course I returned with more books for my TBR pile. Wouldn't you know it!!
Velma

postet av Kirconnell kl. 2:32 pm (EST) den Sep 5, 2009

Hello Slim,

I liked these ideas in your review: our programs for happiness simply don't work, that Heaven is not a destination. Although I am not so sure about this: Heaven is here and now. I have a sense that hell is here and now!

I read somewhere that heaven is a dimension rather than a place in space. This makes sense to me as we are already up there, out there, revolving through space. We don't need to go anywhere, the Kingdom of God is here and now, rather than heaven, in the sense of space, but of course God is everwhere, so in one sense where God is, heaven is.

I will look out for the book you mentioned.

Take care,

~ TT

postet av TheTortoise kl. 3:51 pm (EST) den Jul 29, 2009

S;
I am impressed!~! It lives!~! Good old Fords!~!
I am also envious that you are going to a jazz/rock festival thingy. I love jazz and blues. And of course, as I was a child of the 60s/70s, I still love my rock. I hope you have a great time and hear some really good music.
That "thing" you want me to try: stepping back from a conversation and checking out the environment, then stepping back in and listening to the conversation again and getting a different take on it; are you talking about real life situations or ones in books? I'm just a little confused there buddy. Please "bersplain" to me.
I have heard of Pete Hamill, but I don't think I have read any of his works. Looks like I may have to try him. Blew you away, huh? Nope, I "Wikipediad" him. (I am big on Wikipedia--love it) I haven't read him. But turns out 2 of his brothers, Dennis and John, are both writers also. Dennis writes for the New York Daily News.
I am glad you are putting your Keating review up here. I am looking forward to reading it.
Well, you have fun this evening. I guess I will read my current book (Of Mice and Men) and listen to some Darden Smith. Have you ever heard him? I really like his music. You should check him out some time.
laterdayz Slim.
belva

postet av nannybebette kl. 6:06 pm (EST) den Jul 24, 2009

Excellent review on "The Shack" by the way. I just now read it. Well done Slim.
b

postet av nannybebette kl. 11:51 pm (EST) den Jul 19, 2009

Hey slim;
I check out several gigs every day, but my thread is on the 50 book challenge. It is:

http://www.librarything.com/topic/66879

The one you said you are usually on sounds interesting. I've not heard of it before.
One of the ones I go to is a closed forum called "His Wondrous Works to Behold". I was surprised when the ladies there invited me to join because upon occasion I have been known to have a potty mouth and I generally tell it like it is, but try not to be rude about it.
So we both wore out our Beautiful Day albums, huh?
This is so interesting to me.
Life; it certainly happens, doesn't it?
Thank you for responding.
later,
belva

postet av nannybebette kl. 11:37 pm (EST) den Jun 21, 2009

Thought you might be intersted in joining my new thread. Check it out.
http://www.librarything.com/topic/66785

postet av callmejacx kl. 10:15 pm (EST) den Jun 16, 2009